Purchasing and Inventory Specialist
About The Position
Key Responsibilities Purchasing & Procurement Coordinate with corporate and district leadership to assess purchasing needs and forecast demand. Purchase materials, supplies, and equipment for all districts in a timely and cost-effective manner. Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with new vendors. Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms to secure the best value for the organization. Continuously analyze spending and implement cost-reduction strategies. Monitor market trends to identify opportunities for improved pricing and supply alternatives. Keep up-to-date documentation on all components, purchases, and vendor records. Reconcile PEX (corporate credit card) expenses monthly. Inventory Management Oversee and conduct weekly cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy. Lead and coordinate annual physical inventory processes. Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies. Maintain accurate inventory records and reporting systems. Develop and implement inventory control procedures to minimize loss and overstock. Operational & Administrative Oversight Collaborate with finance and district teams to align purchasing activities with budgets. Prepare and present reports on spending, savings initiatives, and inventory performance. Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement standards, and regulatory requirements. Develop and improve purchasing and inventory procedures for efficiency and accuracy. QualificationsQualifications Proven experience in purchasing, procurement, or inventory management. Strong negotiation and vendor management skills. Ability to analyze spending data and identify cost-saving opportunities. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Proficiency in inventory management systems and Microsoft Office (Excel preferred). Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Requirements
- Proven experience in purchasing, procurement, or inventory management.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Ability to analyze spending data and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency in inventory management systems and Microsoft Office (Excel preferred).
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Supervisory or leadership experience.
- Experience managing multi-location purchasing operations.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with corporate and district leadership to assess purchasing needs and forecast demand.
- Purchase materials, supplies, and equipment for all districts in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with new vendors.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms to secure the best value for the organization.
- Continuously analyze spending and implement cost-reduction strategies.
- Monitor market trends to identify opportunities for improved pricing and supply alternatives.
- Keep up-to-date documentation on all components, purchases, and vendor records.
- Reconcile PEX (corporate credit card) expenses monthly.
- Oversee and conduct weekly cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Lead and coordinate annual physical inventory processes.
- Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and reporting systems.
- Develop and implement inventory control procedures to minimize loss and overstock.
- Collaborate with finance and district teams to align purchasing activities with budgets.
- Prepare and present reports on spending, savings initiatives, and inventory performance.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and improve purchasing and inventory procedures for efficiency and accuracy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
